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Pan Am bonuses Orwellian

Tues., Sept. 22, 2015

Re: Pam Am games bonuses under fire, Sept. 18

Pam Am games bonuses under fire, Sept. 18

The McGuinty/Wynne government mimics George Orwell’s Animal Farm to a greater extent than other administrations. The inner circle gets the milk and apples while the proletariat toils away in obscurity until death.

Kathleen Wynne does not live in a bubble, and is obviously aware of the pre-existing perception her government continues to maintain regarding fiscal responsibility. A token reining in of expenditures, even if it were a mere photo-op, would go far toward bolstering her sagging public image.

We are dealing a premier who is either obtuse, or has an agenda that differs significantly from her election platform.

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Dan Rogers, Etobicoke

When I grow up, I want to be Saad Rafi. According to my calculations, based on your reporting, he received a $534,000 severance payment when he “left” the Ontario civil service, a salary as Pan Am CEO of $428,000, and now he will receive a bonus of $ 428,000.

Wow.

I’m curious to see where he will show up next. University president? Head of MaRs?

Bill Harnum, Toronto

Here is a scary thought. The highest bonus could have bought 62 Ontarians with mental health issues weekly therapy for a year with a psychiatrist. We all pay taxes. Which of those options make you feel good about paying your taxes?

Dr. Karin Jablonowski, psychiatrist, Thornhill

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